I’m almost positive the hospital is going to wait until a week before Christmas to mail my bill to me just to be mean. When that happens, dearest Telly, we will commiserate. I remember you having lots of pain (not sure if it was kidney stones–have I “known” you since 2009??) at one point.

One thing about bills or any physical evidence…it’s an anchor that allows you to believe maybe you’re not making it all up.